Even though Disney recently wrapped up the Skywalker Saga, fans still have a great many questions about the events connecting the sequels to the original trilogy. But thanks to Marvel's new Star Wars series, one major mystery from The Force Awakens has finally been solved. The catch is that the book replaces that mystery with another. How did Luke Skywalker's blue lightsaber survive the events of The Empire Strikes Back? Read on to find out the answer and how it ties into a brand new Star Wars mystery, but beware of spoilers for Star Wars #2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ahead! [poilib element="accentDivider"] [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-strangest-lightsabers-in-the-star-wars-universe&captions=true"] When Luke's blue saber is last seen in The Empire Strikes Back, it's plummeting (along with Luke's severed hand) to the depths of Cloud City. Fans rightfully assumed both saber and hand were lost forever, at least until the blue saber resurfaced in The Force Awakens and passed from Maz Kanata to Rey. Maz never explained how she came to be in possession of such a rare artifact, merely dismissing the question as a story for another time. Why didn't Luke's saber become so much scrap metal at the very bottom of Cloud City? That's one question Marvel's relaunched Star Wars series (which is set just after the events of Episode V) seems intent on answering. As it turns out, it's because someone caught the saber on the way down. [caption id="attachment_2294498" align="aligncenter" width="928"] Art by Jesus Saiz. (Image Credit: Marvel Comics)[/caption] The identity of this saber savior is unknown, though their robes indicate they're a Jedi of some sort. The idea that another Jedi was lurking in the shadows while Luke and Darth Vader had their fateful duel may seem strange, but this image is very likely showing us a Force Ghost rather than a living Jedi Knight. We know from The Rise of Skywalker that Force Ghosts can interact with the physical world and even hold objects. Artist Jesus Saiz seems to be using the Cloud City environment to purposely mask the distinctive blue glow of a Force Ghost. If anything, this shot of the mystery Jedi could be an intentional callback to the moment where Luke's ghost rescues the blue saber from being destroyed in Rey's fire. The new series has also established that Luke's connection to the Force is weakened following his defeat. The realization of his true connection to Darth Vader has taken a huge psychological toll on Luke. Whether living or dead, this mystery Jedi seems intent on guiding Luke forward and helping him complete his journey toward becoming a full-fledged Jedi Knight. This issue sets Luke and Lando on the path to returning to Cloud City and recovering the lost saber, suggesting it won't be long before Luke meets this mystery Jedi. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/20/how-rise-of-skywalker-honors-the-jedi-of-the-past"] The real question is what character is hiding behind those robes. We can only see one arm in this image, indicating a light-skinned human male. Obi-Wan Kenobi would be the most obvious candidate, though would the comic hide the face of such a familiar OT character? Is it possible Luke will have his first encounter with a prequel character like Qui-Gon Jinn? We could even see the series forming a connection to other recent Star Wars projects by revealing this mystery Jedi to be Star Wars Rebels' Kanan Jarrus or Jedi Fallen Order's Cal Kestis. Or is this a brand new Jedi character? Let us know your theories in the comments below. And for more big developments in the Star Wars universe, check out the latest trailer for The Clone Wars: Season 7, find out when it takes place in relation to Episode III and learn how The Mandalorian revives ancient Star Wars history. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Netflix has officially announced a ten-episode order for a One Piece live-action series. This live-action adaptation of the best selling manga series has reportedly been in development for some time, but this is the first official announcement from the streaming giant. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-live-action-anime-remake-currently-in-development&captions=true"] According to a press release from Netflix, the streamer "has partnered with Tomorrow Studios and Shueisha to bring this pirate adventure story from Japan to audiences around the world. The original manga, written by Eiichiro Oda, has captivated fans for many years and sold over 460 million copies." Netflix also released a note from Eiichiro Oda, the author of the manga series, which you can check out below: The story of One Piece centers around the Straw Hat Pirates and their captain, Monkey D. Luffy, whose life is changed when he eats the cursed Gum-Gum Devil Fruit, turning him into a rubber man and giving him the power to stretch his body in all sorts of wild ways. The crew's goal is to find the legendary treasure One Piece, as the legends say that the person who does will become the King of the Pirates. While no official casting or release date has been confirmed, we did learn that Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) will serve as showrunner, with Eiichiro Oda executive producing alongside Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios (Cowboy Bebop, Snowpiercer, Hanna). For more live-action anime news, find out what actor John Cho had to say about his upcoming role in Netflix's Cowboy Bebop in the video below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/07/john-cho-talks-upcoming-cowboy-bebop-netflix-series"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Crossovers between Marvel and DC are extremely rare these days, but Thor readers got a brief glimpse of what happens when these two superhero universes collide. Thor #2 features a Justice League cameo, though this is anything but a lighthearted superhero team-up. Read on to find out what happens when the Justice League is drawn into the fight against Thor's powerful new enemy, but beware of spoilers for Thor #2 ahead!  [poilib element="accentDivider"] [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=epic-marvel-covers-showcase-thors-new-costume&captions=true"]

The Justice League vs. the Black Winter

The new series' first issue introduced a brand new villain in the form of the Black Winter, a cosmic plague that devours entire universes. Even Galactus is powerless against the Black Winter. Thor has now formed a reluctant alliance with the Devourer of Worlds. He's become Galactus' new herald - gaining new powers and a new costume in the process - and is helping guide Galactus to five energy-rich worlds that contain enough power to destroy the Black Winter. Thor #2 opens with a glimpse of another universe being consumed by the Black Winter. We see the heroes of that Earth rising up to battle this foe, including a "sun god" in a red a blue costume, a "god of emerald light," a "dark god" and other members of a "league of gods." This passage is clearly referencing members of the traditional Justice League lineup - Superman, Green Lantern, Batman, Aquaman, Flash and Wonder Woman. [caption id="attachment_2294446" align="aligncenter" width="920"] Art by Nic Klein. (Image Credit: Marvel Comics)[/caption] Even the Justice League aren't strong enough to stop the Black Winter's warpath. Their world, and the entire DC Universe, is quickly destroyed by this merciless foe. Can even a turbo-charged Thor succeed where Superman and his team failed? Obviously, this story doesn't represent an official collaboration between Marvel and DC. The two publishers haven't given fans a true Marvel/DC crossover since 2003's JLA/Avengers. However, there have been numerous allusions to and outright parodies of the competition's characters in the two publishers' various books. Marvel has introduced several incarnations of the Justice League-inspired Squadron Supreme, including a new version that recently debuted in Avengers #700. Meanwhile, the final issue of Doomsday Clock recently teased a 2030 conflict called Secret Crisis, where Superman battles Thor and Hulk dies defending the Man of Steel. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/29/the-batman-set-photo-teases-classic-origin-scene-ign-now"]

Thor Battles Beta Ray Bill

The death of the Justice League (or a Justice League, anyway) isn't the only tragedy unfolding in Thor #2. Thor quickly learns what Silver Surfer long ago realized - that it's nearly impossible to be a Herald of Galactus and retain one's goodness and humanity. Thor clashes with his new master, refusing to let him feed on his meal before they transport the world's inhabitants to safety. Mjolnir, which has been growing steadily heavier in Thor's hand, begins acting with a mind of its own and attacks Galactus. Thor and Galactus seem destined for a battle to the death at this point, but their feud is interrupted by the arrival of another unexpected enemy. Beta Ray Bill has come to end the scourge of Galactus once and for all, even if it means fighting his blood brother Thor. Bill's return is appropriate, given that he has kind of a thing against cosmic destroyers. In his early appearances in Walt Simonson's run on The Mighty Thor, Bill was revealed to be a cybernetically enhanced alien charged with protecting his people after their home galaxy was destroyed by Surtur. Bill proved to be the first non-Asgardian worthy of carrying Mjolnir. And given Mjolnir's apparent distaste for Thor these days, perhaps it may find a more welcome home in an old friend? We'll find out how the latest clash between Thor and Beta Ray Bill plays out in February's Thor #3. Until then, let us know what you think of Thor's new status quo and this Justice League cameo in the comments below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/05/10/9-times-thor-lost-his-hammer-mjolnir"] For more big Marvel Comics developments, find out what to expect from Marvel's upcoming Black Widow series and learn why Moon Knight may be the next great threat to the Avengers. Then see our most anticipated comics of 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launched its fourth group of Starlink satellites into orbit with the Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Wednesday morning. 60 satellites were in this batch that will be added to the huge constellation in Earth's orbit, which is already comprised of 180 satellites. The Starlink project is part of a goal from SpaceX to bring internet coverage to every corner on the planet, according to Space.com. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/02/06/spacex-successfully-test-launches-falcon-heavy-rocket"] SpaceX plans on launching 24 Starlink missions in 2020 and is currently allowed to release 12,000 satellites for the project overall – but they have shared their interest in wanting to launch 30,000 more. It is reported by The Verge that SpaceX needs to launch 6,000 satellites within the next five to six years for licensing obligations. Musk previously said for "moderate" broadband coverage on Earth, there need to be 800 operational satellites. "In a year and a half, maybe two years, if things go well, SpaceX will probably have more satellites in orbit than all other satellites combined — a majority of the satellites in orbit will be SpaceX," Musk said during a prelaunch teleconference, as reported by Space.com. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=star-wars-the-power-of-hyperspace&captions=true"] Last spring, SpaceX attempted the first-ever triple rocket landing during Falcon Heavy's first commercial mission, and stuck the landing. For more space news, watch how NASA's new Black Hole simulation literally mimics how gravity warps light. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jessie Wade is Homepage Editor at IGN and loves astronomy. Follow her on Twitter @jessieannwade.

Sony has revealed February 2020's PlayStation Plus games, and they include Bioshock: The Collection, The Sims 4, and Firewall Zero Hour. Announced by PlayStation.Blog, these three titles will be available for anyone with a PlayStation Plus membership from February 4 - March 2. BioShock: The Collection was released in 2016 and packages together BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite alongside all single-player add-on content. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/09/14/bioshock-the-collection-review"] In our review of BioShock: The Collection, we said that "returning to play through the three games of BioShock: The Collection is a pleasure, but it’s a bit disappointing to watch the updates and behind-the-scenes content to each entry gradually decline." The Sims 4 was ported from PC to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2017, and it was unfortunately not the smoothest transition. In our review of The Sims 4, we said that it "includes all the free feature updates from the PC version, and while they are good new additions that should have been included with The Sims 4 to begin with, they don’t make up for the performance issues." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/11/20/the-sims-4-xbox-one-and-playstation-4-review"] Firewall Zero Hour is a 4v4 first-person shooter game for the PlayStation VR. Teamwork is key in this multiplayer shooter that tasks teams with obtaining or defending valuable data from the opposing team. Firewall Zero Hour's newest season - Operation: Black Dawn - begins on February 4 and will add a new map (Oil Rig) and other free content. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/08/27/firewall-zero-hour-a-year-in-firewall-zero-hour-trailer"] These games follow January 2020's PlayStation Plus titles that featured The Uncharted Collection and Goat Simulator. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is reportedly in final negotiations to join the cast of The Matrix 4. Variety reports Chopra Jonas is currently closing in on a deal to join the star-studded ensemble of the fourth film in The Matrix franchise, though details about her prospective character are being kept under wraps. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/12/matrix-4-and-flash-release-dates-announced-by-warner-bros"] Over the years, Chopra Jonas has gained recognition for portraying a range of characters in over 60 films. In her US TV debut, she starred as the lead on ABC drama Quantico, playing FBI field agent Alex Parrish, for which she received a People's Choice Award. Since then, she has appeared in supporting roles in Hollywood comedies, such as Baywatch and Isn't It Romantic. Most of her current projects are in pre-production, including Netflix's superhero film We Can Be Heroes, directed by Robert Rodriguez. If Chopra Jonas signs on for the next instalment of the upcoming sci-fi saga, she would be joining Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who are reprising their respective roles as Neo and Trinity, as well as newcomers How I Met Your Mother actor Neil Patrick Harris and Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Presently, no word has been given on whether Laurence Fishburne will be returning as Morpheus, however, Warner Bros. is reportedly looking for two actors to portray younger versions of his character and Neo. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-sci-fi-movies-on-netflix&captions=true"] Officially announced in August 2019, The Matrix 4 has now been given a release date of May 21, 2021, which is the same day as John Wick 4 (another Keanu Reeves-fronted film). For more on the rumours surrounding Matrix 4, check out our history of stories surrounding the upcoming sequel. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Warner Bros. has revealed the logo for Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming Dune adaptation at a French convention, and it’s really striking. The logo, positioned above the image of a sand dune, uses a curved U-shaped icon positioned in four different ways in order to spell out Dune in a stylish manner. A lens flare element in the final shape helps create a more obvious letter E. Images of the logo have not been officially released by Warner Bros., but photographs taken at the convention have made their way onto Reddit and the wider internet. While not offering a close look at the film, this title treatment does allow an insight into the film’s potential aesthetic. It’s clean and futuristic, which could mean we’re looking at a particularly sleek vision of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic. This would be in direct contrast to David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation, that was rather baroque in its art design, and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s failed version which featured horror-like design work by a pre-Alien H. R. Giger. Fans of the book have amusingly pointed out that a few more of the U shapes could be dropped in to spell out Duncan, in reference to popular Dune character Duncan Idaho. Duncan will be portrayed by Jason Momoa in this new adaptation. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=dune-movie-every-actor-in-the-sci-fi-reboot&captions=true"] Dune releases December 18 this year, and is the first of a two-part adaptation of the original novel. It is also the first release of a larger Dune-based franchise planned by Warner Bros., with reports saying a TV series based on the Bene Gesserit order - Dune: The Sisterhood - has been ordered as a direct-to-series show. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter. 

Warning: this article contains spoilers for the series finale of Arrow and the finale of the Arrow-verse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths. [poilib element="accentDivider"] After eight seasons and 170 episodes, Arrow faded to black in Tuesday's emotional series finale. While it may be the end of an 8-year journey for fans, it is also the end of a huge career chapter for the actors who helped to shape the series. Naturally, in the aftermath of the highly anticipated final episode, Fadeout, many of the stars took to social media to bid their heartfelt farewells. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=arrow-fadeout-photos&captions=true"] Stephen Amell, who has starred as Oliver Queen on Arrow since the franchise began, reflected on his character's long, rocky journey to reach this point, referring to the end as "bittersweet."

Today’s bittersweet. Arrow meant so much to me for so many years. It was a transformative journey... but it was time to let it go. I lace my boots and don the hood one last time tonight. I’ll forever cherish being an ambassador for Oliver Queen. Thank you for the honor. pic.twitter.com/pTxgtCWyqu

— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) January 28, 2020

Katherine McNamara, who was promoted to a series regular for the DC drama's eighth and final season, reprising her role as Mia Smoak, shared multiple tweets to mark the emotionally-charged ending.

Last shot. Last actor to wrap. Last time standing in the shadow of my father and his legacy. #miasmoak #miaqueen #miasmoakqueen #olicitybaby #ArrowSeriesFinale #arrow #greenarrow @CW_Arrow @TheCW @StephenAmell @JamesBamford #TheFinalBow #ArrowFInale pic.twitter.com/6dsh2DI302

— Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) January 29, 2020

The end.#OlicityForever #ArrowSeriesFinale @CW_Arrow @TheCW #arrow pic.twitter.com/N92FkwNagf

— Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) January 29, 2020

She shared a few poignant behind-the-scenes photos from her time on set before signing off with a final tribute to her character and the rest of the team, who she thanked for "believing" in her and "entrusting" her with the storyline.

Thank you, Mia Smoak-Queen... Here’s to the #GreenArrow, to #Olicity, and to the future, whatever it may hold. #arrowseriesfinale #greenarrow #olicity #miasmoak #miaqueen #olicitybaby #arrow #thefinalbow #arrowfinale @TheCW @CW_Arrow pic.twitter.com/EGhKa4j5ae

— Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) January 29, 2020

After thanking the fandom for watching Arrow for the past eight years, Black Canary star Katie Cassidy shared a touching message about her time on the show, saying she has "so much love" for the cast and crew.

And that's a wrap Thank you to the most amazing cast and crew for the unforgettable moments, late night laughs and constant good energy on set. So much love for each and every one of you! #ArrowSeriesFinale pic.twitter.com/i2FLYeDKUb

— Katie Cassidy (@MzKatieCassidy) January 29, 2020

Meanwhile, David Ramsey, whose on-screen counterpart is John Diggle, interacted with fans throughout the series finale. He revealed his favourite part of playing the character was acting with his castmates and that he felt "super nostalgic" filming in the Season 1 bunker for a final time, before concluding that he felt a mixture of emotions about the last episode.

#Arrow @officialrickg pic.twitter.com/IsSxxDZhxN

— David Ramsey (@david_ramsey) January 29, 2020

Sad, yet happy, yet grateful #ArrowSeriesFinale https://t.co/1uMG1eYWoc

— David Ramsey (@david_ramsey) January 29, 2020

Ramsey also shared some favourite moments and memories from the show on his Instagram stories alongside a final snapshot to mark the end of the series. He captioned the image: "It happened..." Emily Bett Rickards, who returned to play Felicity Smoak for one last time in the series finale, shared a photo of the empty seats left behind by Amell and herself, writing, "Until the next one bud!" Elsewhere, Grant Gustin, who appeared in Arrow as Barry Allen aka The Flash, closed the curtain on the final series with a remarkable cast and crew photo, saying, "It takes an army to make a show like Arrow." White Canary star Caity Lotz retweeted a series of posts to honour the final episode. She also responded to a tweet from co-star Katie Cassidy, simply writing, "Sister" alongside a love heart emoji.

Sister https://t.co/AbZEdyvG3y

— Caity Lotz (@caitylotz) January 29, 2020

Juliana Harkavy, who played Dinah Drake, aka Black Canary on Arrow since 2017, bid her own farewell to the series, though she refused to say "goodbye."

No goodbyes just see you laters #Arrow #TheFinalBow pic.twitter.com/Xolnf1MtNP

— Juliana Harkavy (@JulianaHarkavy) January 29, 2020

Paul Blackthorne, who portrayed Quentin Lance in a regular role throughout the early seasons of Arrow, extended a shoutout to series star Stephen Amell, who he called a "legend."

If there’s one person that deserves a shit ton of credit for getting a show through eight seasons of production, it’s @stephenamell Well done that man. Bit of a legend really.#Arrow #ArrowSeriesFinale pic.twitter.com/bSQBVcJFIU

— Paul Blackthorne (@PaulBlackthorne) January 28, 2020

Arrow's Roy Harper, aka Colton Haynes, shared some cast photos from the set of the final episode, as he teased the exciting "Roy and Thea reunion." Katrina Law, Nyssa al Ghul on The CW series, thanked the fans for coming along for the ride, saying she felt "humbled to be a part of it."

Arrow Series Finale tonight! It’s been an epic journey. Humbled to be a part of it. Thank you for coming along for the ride. ⁦@CW_Arrow⁩ #nyssa pic.twitter.com/sXvbdvByfe

— ＫＡＴＲＩＮＡ•ＬＡＷ (@katrinalaw) January 28, 2020

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=arrows-best-episodes&captions=true"] In our review of "Fadeout", we recognized the episode to be an "imperfect but ultimately effective conclusion to a long-running superhero saga", which makes "excellent use of the series' two most critical supporting characters" Felicity Smoak and John Diggle. For more on the Arrow-verse, read this breakdown of some of the biggest moments from the finale, find out which episodes Marc Guggenheim identified as the most pivotal, and Stephen Amell's comments on the Crisis on Infinite Earths ending. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Warner Bros. has officially announced the cast list for The Batman, confirming the roles for Peter Sarsgaard and Jayme Lawson. Most of the actors in the roundup were assigned to their characters at the time of their individual casting announcements, yet, the roles for Sarsgaard and Lawson remained shrouded in a cloak of mystery. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-batman-cast-every-actor-and-character&captions=true"] It has now been confirmed that Sarsgaard will be fighting injustice as Gotham District Attorney Gil Colson while Lawson will be moving in political circles as Gotham City mayoral candidate Bella Reál. At this point, it is unknown whether either of these identities could be aliases. Before the announcement, it was heavily speculated that Sarsgaard could be playing Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, to round out the rogues' gallery of villains. However, Sarsgaard will now be portraying Colson, another tough-on-crime prosecutor, who is not an established DC Comics character. Similarly, it was rumoured that Lawson could be playing Commissioner Gordon's daughter, Barbara, aka Batgirl. Speculation is still rife that this could be the case, as Barbara Gordon moved in the political arena before becoming a costumed superhero, so Bella's profile could be a "Reál" piece of trickery. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/19/ranking-the-batman-movie-villains"] Either way, Sarsgaard and Lawson are joining a star-studded ensemble cast, which comprises of Robert Pattinson as Gotham City's vigilante detective, Batman, and billionaire Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, Paul Dano as Edward Nashton, Jeffrey Wright as the GCPD's James Gordon, John Turturro as Carmine Falcone, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot. For more on The Batman, take a look at the set photo from the first day of filming, find out what Colin Farrell had to say about the movie's script, and discover the inspiration behind Robert Pattinson's Batman voice. Alternatively, check out our roundup of the cast, release date, plot, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

The hugely popular Japanese online RPG, Phantasy Star Online 2, will commence its closed Beta in February on Xbox One after being announced at E3 2019. A press release on Xbox Wire details the event which is only available to people in the United States and Canada, and reveals that it starts on Friday, February 7, at 5pm PT/8pm ET. It will run for a little over 24 hours, ending the following day on Saturday, February 8 just before midnight at 11:59 pm PST. Interested players can sign up now using the Xbox Insider Hub and they will be able to download and install the game as of Monday, February 3 to have it ready for the closed beta. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/18/xbox-e3-recap-part-2-avengers-12-minutes-and-more-unlocked-398"] Once the beta goes live, logging in will give players the Photon Halo B accessory, as well as a consumable Beauty Salon Free Pass. Daily boosts to experience, drop chances, and more are also on offer for logging in. For the duration of the beta, specific quests called Urgent Quests are planned for certain hours of the day. Urgent Quests are set to offer challenging boss battles, and completing them will offer special rewards for when the game officially launches. There are also in game concerts to participate in where you can watch Quna perform at the Ship's Shopping Plaza. Viewing a concert will also grant buffs to help you in other aspects of the game. [ignvideo url="https://au.ign.com/videos/2015/09/15/phantasy-star-online-2-trailer-tgs-2015"] Phantasy Star Online 2 has been a success in Japan since its original PC release in 2012, although it took a few more years to make it to consoles and mobile. It also expanded into an anime series. This will mark the first time Sega has officially brought the game to the United States outside of specific events, and the full game is expected to launch in Spring 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"]Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.